The Descent of William Calvert, B 1785 -County Down, Ulster Province, IR As Fred and I discussed his family ancestry, it became apparent that there is an important connection to the Calvert and Greenlee families of Northern Ireland. In Greenlee Genealogy at Ancestry Family tree, #143, p 490, Irish families (Ancestry category family and local histories, Ancestry.com) Hugh Greenlee's was born in Belfast, or Lisbrun, County Down, Ireland; He married Isabel McGowin, who was born in County Down, Ireland.

Children: I. John born May 11, 1797, or 1796; married Isabelle Dickson II. William * b July, 1800; married Mary V. Allen III. Joseph; married Hester Ann Busby; married second Leah Wiggins IV. Jane; married ? Breathwith; moved to Arkansas in 1851

William Greenlees had half brothers, Robert, James, William and Hugh Calvert. Thus the Greenlee and Calverts were inter-related in the generation preceding William by two marriages, since his mother married a Calvert after her first husband, the marriage of which Hugh Greenlee was born. This second marriage to [--?--] Calvert, who apparently married Hugh Greenlee's mother then widowed, after his father's death.

From the perspective of the families history, both Calvert and Greenlee Families will require investigation in County Down, Armagh and Ulster areas. Fred's ancestor's immigrated into America at coastal Alabam, their American Gensesis locale.

In December, 2005, Fred finally found the immigration record. He notes The following:

“ Once in a while one does have a 'bit of luck' and another tidbit comes along to remotivate the pursuit of ancestors. I knew by childern's birth date that some of William Calvert's (b. 1785) offspring were born in Ireland and some stateside. I looked through the Ellis Island files, tried to find ships arriving in Charleston, Norfolk, etc., and yes even New Orleans. I gave up on the Calverts and turned to the Greenlee(s) connection as William's wife is Ester Greenlee.

I cruised the Oneworldtree files and found a note indicating Ester had arrived 28 November 1826 with passage from Dublin to New Orleans, aboard the Ship Edward Downes. Sure enough the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild had the whole family listed, but as Cavart not Calvert. Of course there is another variation of Calvert to deal with: CAVART??? Guess what gets recorded depends on the hearing ear of the recorder.. I would have never come up with that spelling.”

Of course, knowing the people who immigrated and finding an immigration Record which matches what was otherwise known, provides proof of entry To the United States.

Here is the Record, Fred Found:

Immigrant Ships - Transcribers Guild: Ship Edward Downes DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI - PORT OF NEW ORLEANS I, James Purdy master or commnder of the Ship Edward Downes do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear, that the within list signed by me and now delivered to the Collector of this District, contains the names of all passengers, taken on board the said Ship at the port of Belfast or at any time since, and that all matters therein set forth, are according to the best of my knowledge and belief just and true; I do further swear that none of the said passengers have died on the voyage. Sworn before me this 28th day of November 1826. (signature illegible) Signed by James Purdy. LIST OF ALL PASSENGERS taken on board the Ship Edward Downes whereof J. Purdy is Master, at the Port of Belfast and bound for New Orleans. Columns represent: Names, Age, Sex, Occupation, Country to which they belong, and Country of which they intend to become inhabitants.